Set on nearly 7 acres with over 700 ft of frontage on Birchtown Brook, this spacious farmhouse-style home offers privacy, versatility, and rural charm just minutes from Shelburne. The home features a bright eat-in kitchen with access to a wraparound veranda, formal dining room, family room with propane fireplace, cozy living room with wood stove, mudroom, laundry, and main-floor powder room. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms and a full bath, plus a separate one-bedroom apartment with its own entrance, ideal for income or extended family. The property is well suited for equestrian or hobby farm use with a barn with power and water, fenced paddock, and lit riding ring, along with mature landscaping and a peaceful brook-side setting. Located just 5 minutes to town amenities with easy access to Highway 103, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy country living on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
From Hwy 103 at Exit 26, turn right at intersection (Spencer's Garden Center) onto Lighthouse route/old Hwy 3, drive 4.8km to Birchtown, turn right onto Birchtown Hill Rd (directly across from old Birchtown Rd), Stay to right of mailbox kiosk. Small country lane leading to house. Birchtown Hill Rd
Listing Sub-Area:
407-Shelburne County
Property Type:
Residential
Residential Type:
Duplex
Residential Style:
Over-Under
Title To Land:
Freehold
Home Style:
2.5 Storey
Exterior Finish:
Vinyl
Year built:
1985
(Age: 41)
Age:
41
Bedrooms:
5
Bedrooms Above Grade:
5
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Full Bathrooms:
2
Half Bathrooms:
1
Main Living Area:
2,833 sq. ft.263 m2
Floor Area:
2,833 sq. ft.263 m2
Building Dimenions:
28' 6" x 25' + 20' x 20' + 11' 6 x 7
Prop Size:
3 to 9.99 Acres
Lot Size:
6.92 acre(s)2.8 hectare(s)
Zoning:
residential
Water Type:
Fresh Water
Water Supply:
Drilled Well
Sewer:
Septic
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Floor Finish:
Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
New Constr.:
No
Basement:
Crawl Space
Heating:
Baseboard, Stove
Fuel:
Electric, Wood
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone, Other
Garage:
Detached, Heated, Wired
Garage Description:
detached
Driveway:
Gravel, Multiple Driveways
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main Floor
Kitchen
22'7¼"6.89 m × 11'7"3.54 m
Main Floor
Dining Room
13'3.96 m × 10'11"3.32 m
Main Floor
Family Room
19'10"6.04 m × 13'3.96 m
Main Floor
Living Room
16'10"5.12 m × 13'3.96 m
Main Floor
OTHER
13'1"3.99 m × 6'10"2.07 m
Main Floor
Mud Room
14'4"4.36 m × 6'10"2.07 m
2nd Level
Laundry
6'10"2.07 m × 5'10"1.77 m
2nd Level
Primary Bedroom
13'4"4.05 m × 13'3.96 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'3.96 m × 10'3.05 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
13'3.96 m × 11'3.35 m
2nd Level
Bedroom
10'10"3.29 m × 9'5"2.87 m
2nd Level
OTHER
28'8.53 m × 3'4"1.01 m
3rd Level
Eat In Kitchen
14'8"4.48 m × 14'4.27 m
3rd Level
Bedroom
13'3.96 m × 8'6"2.59 m
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main Floor
No
-
5'4" x 4'11"
2nd Level
No
-
13' x 10'
3rd Level
No
-
9' x 6'
Balcony, Central Vacuum, Secondary Suite, Wood Stove(s), Propane Fireplace
Data was last updated February 11, 2026 at 06:30 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
124
Avg list price:
$359,450
Min list price:
$24,900
Max list price:
$1,850,000
Avg days on market:
154
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
767
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$205.85
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
407-Shelburne County. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.